The Cruise of the Pelican

"The Cruise of the Pelican" by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones is an adventure story about a newspaper owner named Tom Dennis, who is struggling after his paper fails and the woman, Florence Hathaway, that he loves leaves for a job. When the mysterious Boatswain Joe arrives, Tom learns of a surprising opportunity connected both to his and Florence's families, launching him on a journey filled with mystery and discovery across the Pacific, forcing him to grapple with loyalty, love, and the pull of the open ocean.